We are building the first offshore wind farm in the Baltic States
About the project
Lithuanian offshore wind farm
Offshore wind technologies are strategically important when it comes to a global transition to sustainable energy. In Lithuania alone, they have an immense potential.
By developing this project we can:
Increase local production of electricity from renewable energy sources and produce a quarter of Lithuania’s current electricity demand
Diminish the country’s dependence on electricity imports and promote the region’s transition to a sustainable green energy hub
Encourage the coastal region’s development and create new job opportunities
37 km
Details
How it will look like?
Maximum possible height of wind turbines is 350 m
The project will have a minimal visual impact. It will be located at least 37 kilometres away from the nearest shoreline.
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Wind turbine up to 350 m
37 km from the shore
Paris Eiffel Tower 301 m
Vilnius TV tower 326 m
Benefits
Immense potential for Lithuania
During pre-construction and construction phases we aim to find the best solutions that benefit and empower local communities. We strongly believe in actively engaging and collaborating with the communities surrounding our renewable energy projects.
When our offshore wind farm becomes operational, we will start paying a generation fee, defined in the Lithuanian legislation. These funds will then go to improving the life and economy of Lithuania’s coastal communities. In this way, we’ll be able to make a positive impact on the future of the areas surrounding our wind farm.
With significant investments and new high-skilled jobs, the project will help stimulate the economic development of the coastal region and the country in general.
- New businesses will emerge in the region to supply and service the project.
- By having the first-mover advantage, we can help Lithuania become a hub for future offshore wind development the Baltic Sea region.
To ensure that a right balance between nature conservation and clean electricity production is maintained, we will follow the best international practices. We will be consulting with Lithuanian and international experts throughout all the development stages of the project to minimise any impact on the ecosystem of the Baltic Sea.
About our name
The story behind Curonian Nord
The name harks back to the Curonian people, who once inhabited the silver shores of the Baltic Sea, our wind farm’s future home. Their name is often associated with one of the most beautiful and unique places in Lithuania and the region – the Curonian Spit, where rough sea winds, lapping waves, and lush green forests converge.
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Efficiency
What makes offshore wind power special?
As wind turbines are powered by wind, which is stronger at sea, they are able to achieve a higher efficiency. Each installed megawatt of an offshore wind farm produces up to twice as much electricity as a megawatt on land and about three times more than solar power plants of the same capacity.
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More efficient and stable
Up to 2x more efficient than wind farms on land
Join us
Home of the first offshore wind farm in the Baltic States
We welcome professionals who are enthusiastic about leading the way towards a sustainable future.
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Anne-Marie Roikjær
Project Director
Green energy is closely related to nature and its conservation. The protection of the Baltic Sea’s ecosystem is one of the key objectives of our company’s sustainability strategy.
Compliance
Environmental impact assessment program
By doing this, we are underlining our commitment to green energy and environmental care. We are carrying out a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure the project advances Lithuania’s energy goals while protecting the Baltic Sea life.
Best international practices
To ensure that the right balance between nature conservation and clean electricity is achieved, we will follow the best international practices.
Highly qualified specialists
We will consult with highly qualified specialists from Lithuania and abroad during all stages of the project’s implementation. We will implement all the necessary measures to minimise the impact of the wind farm on the environment.
Regulation
The offshore wind farm and its land connection infrastructure will be designed and developed according to all the legal requirements related to the environmental protection.
Who we are
Partners and developers
51%
Ignitis Renewables is an international green energy company operating in the three Baltic states and Poland. Its objective is to develop a low-carbon electricity generation portfolio with a focus on offshore wind, onshore hybrid, Power-to-X and storage technologies. By developing new projects, the company is implementing the strategic goal of Ignitis Group to enable green and flexible capacity build-out and to deliver 4-5 GW of installed green generation capacities by 2030.
ignitisrenewables.com
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Ocean Winds (OW) is an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture, owned by EDP Renewables and ENGIE. Based on our belief that offshore wind energy is an essential part of the global energy transition, we develop, finance, build and operate offshore wind farm projects all around the world.
oceanwinds.com
